Living in a small flat in Asia, the dining table is an essential piece of furniture at home. It is for work, play, family and friends. It is where I share the things I love, like food, pottery and more, with the people I love.
Food
The recent pandemic triggered my desire to put more balanced meals onto my dining table, especially more vegetables. My Asian stomach can’t take salads everyday. So I started to explore healthy, vegetable-based dishes in Chinese or other Asian cuisines. Then I remembered the cookings of my Grandma, the kind of hearty dishes that she put out during my summer stays. And I want to document that in this food journal, by sharing recipes of Chinese cooking that are plants-focused, less greasy, and easy to make.
Ceramics
Ceramics are part of the dining experience, making it more beautiful and memorable. Just like cooking, the making of ceramics is a combination of art and science. I am amazed with the craftsmanship, form, colour, texture and history associated with it.
I have been procrastinating ridiculously that I haven’t updated anything here for months. This new set of sake bottle and cups were finished last year. I really had a lot of fun throwing it albeit all the “oh no” moments during the process. The glaze came out just as I visualised in my head, which is rare. Doesn’t it look like a thin layer of snow covering the soil or charcoal dust?